pole position
Americannoun
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a position on the inside of the track in any race.
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(in auto racing) a starting position on the inside of the front row.
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an advantageous position.
noun
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(in motor racing) the starting position on the inside of the front row, generally considered the best one
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an advantageous starting position
Example Sentences
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It’s a reversal from two years ago when the Golden State had the pole position.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
But as of this week, Talarico still holds the pole position.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Nvidia has been developing hardware and software tools for AI computing for nearly two decades, giving it the pole position when generative AI caught fire.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The only time they have been beaten was in Miami, where McLaren's Lando Norris took pole position for and won the sprint.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
“Nvidia is still in pole position in this AI trade, but Intel and AMD lead the way on CPUs for now,” Gilbert added.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
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